Design Lead Electronics

PEC SE ASIA SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PEC SE ASIA SDN BHD in Penang is seeking a Lead Electronics for Automated Test Systems to guide cross-functional teams in developing, validating and deploying PEC’s next‑generation test solutions for electronic and energy storage technologies.

You will coordinate across hardware, software, power electronics and mechanics to deliver advanced PCB test and calibration equipment for manufacturing and after‑sales teams, and you will report to the global lead Electronics coordinator and the COO for SE

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation.
• Strong technical understanding of power electronics, measurement systems and control systems.
• 5+ years’ experience in automated test development for electronics, ideally in high complexity or high volume environments.
• Experience with automation software (e.g., Python, C#, .NET).

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary Electronics teams across electronics, software, controls, mechanics and robotics to define and deliver automated test/calibration systems aligned with PEC’s needs and strategic direction.
• Act as system integrator across R&D, project management, manufacturing and customer-facing teams; drive communication, planning and alignment across global PEC locations.
• Own architecture, design and verification of automated test platforms for electronic assemblies and battery-related systems; translate requirements into test coverage and system specs.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Embed DFT principles into test platform roadmap; lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

Power electronics

Measurement systems

Control systems

Automation software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation

Tools

Python

C#

.NET

Job description

PEC, an international technology supplier, committed to enable the production of green batteries for a Blue Planet. We are looking for a Lead Electronics to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is based at our Butterworth Plant, in Penang. By joining us, you will contribute to building the first large scale battery factories in Europe, Asia and the United States.

As a Lead Electronics for Automated Test Systems, you will guide cross-functional teams in developing, validating and deploying PEC’s next-generation automated test solutions for electronic and energy storage technologies. You will coordinate across hardware, software, power electronics and mechanics to provide advanced PCB test and calibration equipment to our manufacturing and after sales teams. You will report to (i) the global lead Electronics coordinator and (ii) the COO for SE Asia.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary Electronics teams (electronics, software, controls, mechanics, robotics) to define and deliver automated test/calibration systems aligned with PEC’s needs and strategic direction
• Act as the system integrator across R&D, project management, manufacturing and customer-facing teams. Drive communication, planning and alignment across global PEC locations.
• Own architecture, design and verification of automated test platforms for electronic assemblies and battery-related systems. Translate product and internal customer requirements into test coverage, measurement strategies and system specifications
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and performance standards

Process & Quality

• Embed DFT (Design for Testability) principles into PEC’s test platform roadmap
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement for test failures or performance gaps

Manufacturing & Deployment

• Manage local outsourcing and transfer of test systems to PEC manufacturing sites and service teams in Europe and Asia, including new high capacity facilities
• Provide technical documentation, training, and support to partners and production teams
• Monitor performance of deployed test stations and coordinate upgrades or expansions

The ideal candidate has

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation
• Strong technical understanding of Power electronics, measurement systems, control systems
• 5+ years’ experience in automated test development for electronics, ideally in high complexity or high volume environments
• Experience with automation software (e.g., Python, C#, .NET)

Why choose PEC

Working for PEC means you will be a part of an international, multi-cultural team that is building the most advanced battery factories and highly contributes in the transformation to a carbon free society.

You’ll have a compensation package based on the market and related to your experience

You will have a permanent employment contract offering you security and stability

A chance to engineer your own future and grow and develop yourself in a dynamic and international company that focuses on innovation and customer satisfaction.

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